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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,188.54 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,188.54 and 215.32 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,188.54 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,188.54 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,188.54 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 255,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,916.43/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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