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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,295.25 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,295.25 and 214.22 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,295.25 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,295.25 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,295.25 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 277,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,468.46/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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