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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,305.75 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,305.75 and 221.22 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,305.75 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,305.75 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,305.75 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 288,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,858.02/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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