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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.33, 1,293.50 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.33, 1,293.50 and 213.06 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.33 : 1,293.50 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.33/1,293.50 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.33x = 1,293.50 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.33x = 275,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,592.04/862.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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