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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,294.97 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,294.97 and 214.02 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,294.97 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,294.97 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,294.97 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 277,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,148.41/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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