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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.02, 1,299.01 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.02, 1,299.01 and 216.75 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.02 : 1,299.01 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.02/1,299.01 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.02x = 1,299.01 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.02x = 281,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,562.11/866.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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