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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,353.57 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,353.57 and 218.38 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,353.57 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,353.57 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,353.57 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 295,584.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,584.76/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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