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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,302.30 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,302.30 and 218.96 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,302.30 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,302.30 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,302.30 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 285,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,151.61/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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