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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.21, 1,293.32 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.21, 1,293.32 and 212.94 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.21 : 1,293.32 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.21/1,293.32 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.21x = 1,293.32 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.21x = 275,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,399.56/862.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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