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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.13, 1,296.21 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.13, 1,296.21 and 214.86 is: 322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.13 : 1,296.21 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.13/1,296.21 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.13x = 1,296.21 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.13x = 278,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,507.74/864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.30

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