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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.31, 1,296.45 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.31, 1,296.45 and 215.02 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.31 : 1,296.45 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.31/1,296.45 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.31x = 1,296.45 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.31x = 278,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,762.68/864.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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