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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.55, 1,244.32 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.55, 1,244.32 and 213.26 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.55 : 1,244.32 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.55/1,244.32 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.55x = 1,244.32 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.55x = 265,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,357.46/829.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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