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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.50, 1,353.75 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.50, 1,353.75 and 218.50 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.50 : 1,353.75 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.50/1,353.75 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.50x = 1,353.75 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.50x = 295,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,794.38/902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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