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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.38, 1,305.59 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.38, 1,305.59 and 221.12 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.38 : 1,305.59 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.38/1,305.59 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.38x = 1,305.59 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.38x = 288,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,684.43/870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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