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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.40 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.40 and 221.66 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.40 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.40 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.40 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 289,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,568.98/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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