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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.56, 1,301.31 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.56, 1,301.31 and 218.28 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.56 : 1,301.31 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.56/1,301.31 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.56x = 1,301.31 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.56x = 284,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,049.95/867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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