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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.19, 1,306.79 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.19, 1,306.79 and 221.93 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.19 : 1,306.79 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.19/1,306.79 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.19x = 1,306.79 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.19x = 290,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,009.93/871.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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