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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.45, 1,187.18 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.45, 1,187.18 and 214.33 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.45 : 1,187.18 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.45/1,187.18 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.45x = 1,187.18 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.45x = 254,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,444.25/791.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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