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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,190.09 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,190.09 and 216.25 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,190.09 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,190.09 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,190.09 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 257,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,356.96/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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