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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,310.00 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,310.00 and 215.24 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,310.00 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,310.00 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,310.00 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 281,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,956.77/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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