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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,297.94 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,297.94 and 216.05 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,297.94 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,297.94 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,297.94 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 280,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,413.45/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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