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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.29, 1,303.82 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.29, 1,303.82 and 220.02 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.29 : 1,303.82 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.29/1,303.82 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.29x = 1,303.82 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.29x = 286,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,866.48/869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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