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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.04, 1,301.96 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.04, 1,301.96 and 218.76 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.04 : 1,301.96 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.04/1,301.96 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.04x = 1,301.96 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.04x = 284,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,815.68/868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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