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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.07, 1,303.56 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.07, 1,303.56 and 219.81 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.07 : 1,303.56 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.07/1,303.56 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.07x = 1,303.56 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.07x = 286,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,535.52/869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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