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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,314.22 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,314.22 and 218.01 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,314.22 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,314.22 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,314.22 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 286,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,513.10/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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