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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.26, 1,305.39 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.26, 1,305.39 and 221.00 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.26 : 1,305.39 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.26/1,305.39 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.26x = 1,305.39 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.26x = 288,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,484.25/870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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