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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.14, 1,306.78 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.14, 1,306.78 and 221.87 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.14 : 1,306.78 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.14/1,306.78 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.14x = 1,306.78 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.14x = 289,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,938.61/871.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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