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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.19, 1,303.78 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.19, 1,303.78 and 219.97 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.19 : 1,303.78 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.19/1,303.78 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.19x = 1,303.78 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.19x = 286,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,793.98/869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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