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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,302.06 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,302.06 and 218.78 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,302.06 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,302.06 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,302.06 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 284,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,864.69/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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