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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,292.25 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,292.25 and 212.22 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,292.25 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,292.25 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,292.25 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 274,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,241.30/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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