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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,299.74 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,299.74 and 217.22 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,299.74 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,299.74 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,299.74 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 282,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,321.94/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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