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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.54, 1,295.33 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.54, 1,295.33 and 214.26 is: 321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.54 : 1,295.33 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.54/1,295.33 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.54x = 1,295.33 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.54x = 277,536.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,536.33/863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.40

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