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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.88, 1,301.82 and 218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.88, 1,301.82 and 218.59 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.88 : 1,301.82 = 218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.88/1,301.82 = 218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.88x = 1,301.82 × 218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.88x = 284,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,564.83/867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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