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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,187.10 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,187.10 and 214.38 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,187.10 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,187.10 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,187.10 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 254,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,490.50/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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