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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.01, 1,306.51 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.01, 1,306.51 and 221.75 is: 332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.01 : 1,306.51 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.01/1,306.51 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.01x = 1,306.51 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.01x = 289,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,712.34/871.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.62

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