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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.53, 1,295.34 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.53, 1,295.34 and 214.27 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.53 : 1,295.34 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.53/1,295.34 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.53x = 1,295.34 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.53x = 277,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,552.50/863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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