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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.84, 1,306.24 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.84, 1,306.24 and 221.57 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.84 : 1,306.24 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.84/1,306.24 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.84x = 1,306.24 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.84x = 289,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,423.60/870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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