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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.66, 1,301.39 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.66, 1,301.39 and 218.34 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.66 : 1,301.39 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.66/1,301.39 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.66x = 1,301.39 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.66x = 284,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,144.40/867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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