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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,300.02 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,300.02 and 217.42 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,300.02 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,300.02 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,300.02 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 282,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,644.39/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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