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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.66, 1,295.48 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.66, 1,295.48 and 214.40 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.66 : 1,295.48 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.66/1,295.48 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.66x = 1,295.48 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.66x = 277,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,743.36/863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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