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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.72, 1,319.49 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.72, 1,319.49 and 221.60 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.72 : 1,319.49 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.72/1,319.49 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.72x = 1,319.49 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.72x = 292,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,400.12/879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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