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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.18, 1,302.38 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.18, 1,302.38 and 320.22 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.18 : 1,302.38 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.18/1,302.38 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.18x = 1,302.38 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.18x = 417,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,048.12/868.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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