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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,300.36 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,300.36 and 217.70 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,300.36 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,300.36 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,300.36 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 283,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,088.37/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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