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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,290.33 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,290.33 and 210.96 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,290.33 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,290.33 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,290.33 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 272,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,208.02/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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