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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.46, 1,295.18 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.46, 1,295.18 and 214.19 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.46 : 1,295.18 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.46/1,295.18 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.46x = 1,295.18 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.46x = 277,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,414.60/863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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