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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.23, 1,294.86 and 213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.23, 1,294.86 and 213.97 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.23 : 1,294.86 = 213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.23/1,294.86 = 213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.23x = 1,294.86 × 213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.23x = 277,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,061.19/863.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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