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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.38, 1,245.58 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.38, 1,245.58 and 214.09 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.38 : 1,245.58 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.38/1,245.58 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.38x = 1,245.58 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.38x = 266,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,666.22/830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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