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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,188.07 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,188.07 and 214.88 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,188.07 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,188.07 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,188.07 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 255,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,286.00/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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