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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,233 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,233 and 214 is: 321

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,233 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,233 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,233 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 263,862
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,862/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321

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