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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.31, 1,199.05 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.31, 1,199.05 and 214.33 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.31 : 1,199.05 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.31/1,199.05 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.31x = 1,199.05 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.31x = 256,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,992.39/799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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