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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,303.28 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,303.28 and 219.60 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,303.28 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,303.28 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,303.28 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 286,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,199.19/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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