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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,295.34 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,295.34 and 214.29 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,295.34 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,295.34 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,295.34 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 277,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,577.61/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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