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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.38, 1,301.08 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.38, 1,301.08 and 218.12 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.38 : 1,301.08 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.38/1,301.08 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.38x = 1,301.08 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.38x = 283,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,783.97/867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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