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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.78, 1,306.17 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.78, 1,306.17 and 221.52 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.78 : 1,306.17 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.78/1,306.17 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.78x = 1,306.17 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.78x = 289,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,342.78/870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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