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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.68, 1,301.50 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.68, 1,301.50 and 218.41 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.68 : 1,301.50 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.68/1,301.50 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.68x = 1,301.50 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.68x = 284,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,254.11/867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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