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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.57, 1,317.84 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.57, 1,317.84 and 220.44 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.57 : 1,317.84 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.57/1,317.84 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.57x = 1,317.84 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.57x = 290,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,504.65/878.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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