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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.59, 1,302.89 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.59, 1,302.89 and 219.33 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.59 : 1,302.89 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.59/1,302.89 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.59x = 1,302.89 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.59x = 285,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,761.77/868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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