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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.52, 1,296.78 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.52, 1,296.78 and 215.25 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.52 : 1,296.78 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.52/1,296.78 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.52x = 1,296.78 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.52x = 279,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,135.41/864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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