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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216, 1,823.84 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216, 1,823.84 and 350.16 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216 : 1,823.84 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216/1,823.84 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216x = 1,823.84 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216x = 638,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,635.81/1,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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