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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.27, 1,300.90 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.27, 1,300.90 and 218 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.27 : 1,300.90 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.27/1,300.90 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.27x = 1,300.90 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.27x = 283,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,595.11/867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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