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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.49, 1,292.22 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.49, 1,292.22 and 212.22 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.49 : 1,292.22 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.49/1,292.22 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.49x = 1,292.22 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.49x = 274,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,234.93/861.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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