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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.17, 1,305.18 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.17, 1,305.18 and 220.88 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.17 : 1,305.18 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.17/1,305.18 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.17x = 1,305.18 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.17x = 288,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,291.42/870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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