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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.34, 1,301.01 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.34, 1,301.01 and 218.07 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.34 : 1,301.01 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.34/1,301.01 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.34x = 1,301.01 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.34x = 283,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,713.41/867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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