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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,185.22 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,185.22 and 213 is: 319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,185.22 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,185.22 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,185.22 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 252,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,451.86/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.50

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