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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.61, 1,242.89 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.61, 1,242.89 and 212.32 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.61 : 1,242.89 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.61/1,242.89 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.61x = 1,242.89 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.61x = 263,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,895.49/828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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