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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.41, 1,304.15 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.41, 1,304.15 and 220.15 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.41 : 1,304.15 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.41/1,304.15 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.41x = 1,304.15 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.41x = 287,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,102.65/869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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