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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,299.50 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,299.50 and 217.08 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,299.50 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,299.50 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,299.50 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 282,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,095.46/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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