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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.61, 1,296.91 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.61, 1,296.91 and 215.34 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.61 : 1,296.91 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.61/1,296.91 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.61x = 1,296.91 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.61x = 279,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,279.84/864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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