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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.17, 1,296.26 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.17, 1,296.26 and 214.90 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.17 : 1,296.26 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.17/1,296.26 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.17x = 1,296.26 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.17x = 278,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,566.27/864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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