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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.22, 1,297.73 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.22, 1,297.73 and 215.91 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.22 : 1,297.73 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.22/1,297.73 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.22x = 1,297.73 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.22x = 280,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,193.42/865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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