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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.11, 1,188.16 and 214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.11, 1,188.16 and 214.99 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.11 : 1,188.16 = 214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.11/1,188.16 = 214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.11x = 1,188.16 × 214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.11x = 255,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,439.01/792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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