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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.24, 1,245.35 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.24, 1,245.35 and 213.95 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.24 : 1,245.35 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.24/1,245.35 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.24x = 1,245.35 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.24x = 266,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,435.34/830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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