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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.55, 1,292.33 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.55, 1,292.33 and 212.29 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.55 : 1,292.33 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.55/1,292.33 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.55x = 1,292.33 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.55x = 274,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,348.74/861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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