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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.46, 1,190.17 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.46, 1,190.17 and 216.33 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.46 : 1,190.17 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.46/1,190.17 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.46x = 1,190.17 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.46x = 257,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,468.39/793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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