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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.75, 1,304.60 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.75, 1,304.60 and 220.47 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.75 : 1,304.60 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.75/1,304.60 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.75x = 1,304.60 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.75x = 287,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,624.06/869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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