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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824, 1,236 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824, 1,236 and 216 is: 324

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824 : 1,236 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824/1,236 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824x = 1,236 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824x = 266,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,976/824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324

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