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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.87, 1,247.80 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.87, 1,247.80 and 215.52 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.87 : 1,247.80 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.87/1,247.80 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.87x = 1,247.80 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.87x = 268,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,930.80/831.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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