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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.34, 1,189.95 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.34, 1,189.95 and 216.21 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.34 : 1,189.95 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.34/1,189.95 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.34x = 1,189.95 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.34x = 257,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,279.09/793.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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