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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.30, 1,299.44 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.30, 1,299.44 and 217.04 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.30 : 1,299.44 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.30/1,299.44 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.30x = 1,299.44 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.30x = 282,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,034.25/866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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