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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.55, 1,292.35 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.55, 1,292.35 and 212.28 is: 318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.55 : 1,292.35 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.55/1,292.35 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.55x = 1,292.35 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.55x = 274,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,339.00/861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.43

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