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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.22, 1,303.80 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.22, 1,303.80 and 219.96 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.22 : 1,303.80 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.22/1,303.80 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.22x = 1,303.80 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.22x = 286,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,783.85/869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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