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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.78, 1,301.67 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.78, 1,301.67 and 218.57 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.78 : 1,301.67 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.78/1,301.67 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.78x = 1,301.67 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.78x = 284,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,499.50/867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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