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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.29, 1,305.44 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.29, 1,305.44 and 221.03 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.29 : 1,305.44 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.29/1,305.44 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.29x = 1,305.44 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.29x = 288,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,540.74/870.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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