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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.64, 1,305.95 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.64, 1,305.95 and 221.37 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.64 : 1,305.95 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.64/1,305.95 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.64x = 1,305.95 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.64x = 289,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,097.87/870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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