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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.47, 1,304.20 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.47, 1,304.20 and 220.25 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.47 : 1,304.20 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.47/1,304.20 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.47x = 1,304.20 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.47x = 287,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,253.59/869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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