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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.92, 1,297.38 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.92, 1,297.38 and 215.65 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.92 : 1,297.38 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.92/1,297.38 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.92x = 1,297.38 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.92x = 279,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,781.21/864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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