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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.15, 1,306.71 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.15, 1,306.71 and 221.87 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.15 : 1,306.71 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.15/1,306.71 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.15x = 1,306.71 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.15x = 289,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,919.75/871.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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