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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.72, 1,302.98 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.72, 1,302.98 and 219.42 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.72 : 1,302.98 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.72/1,302.98 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.72x = 1,302.98 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.72x = 285,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,899.87/868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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