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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,295.32 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,295.32 and 214.30 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,295.32 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,295.32 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,295.32 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 277,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,579.53/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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