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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.90, 1,298.85 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.90, 1,298.85 and 216.64 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.90 : 1,298.85 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.90/1,298.85 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.90x = 1,298.85 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.90x = 281,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,375.29/865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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