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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,298.16 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,298.16 and 216.18 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,298.16 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,298.16 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,298.16 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 280,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,629.74/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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