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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.21, 1,302.21 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.21, 1,302.21 and 320.33 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.21 : 1,302.21 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.21/1,302.21 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.21x = 1,302.21 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.21x = 417,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,140.18/868.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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