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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.45, 1,304.18 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.45, 1,304.18 and 220.19 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.45 : 1,304.18 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.45/1,304.18 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.45x = 1,304.18 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.45x = 287,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,160.60/869.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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