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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,302.26 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,302.26 and 218.91 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,302.26 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,302.26 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,302.26 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 285,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,078.28/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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