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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,301.04 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,301.04 and 218.14 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,301.04 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,301.04 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,301.04 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 283,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,808.87/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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