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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.71, 1,297.10 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.71, 1,297.10 and 215.46 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.71 : 1,297.10 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.71/1,297.10 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.71x = 1,297.10 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.71x = 279,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,472.49/864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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