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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.29, 1,302.39 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.29, 1,302.39 and 219 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.29 : 1,302.39 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.29/1,302.39 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.29x = 1,302.39 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.29x = 285,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,223.41/868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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