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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.72, 1,304.58 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.72, 1,304.58 and 220.46 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.72 : 1,304.58 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.72/1,304.58 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.72x = 1,304.58 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.72x = 287,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,601.18/869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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