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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.95, 1,247.83 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.95, 1,247.83 and 215.61 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.95 : 1,247.83 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.95/1,247.83 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.95x = 1,247.83 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.95x = 269,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,038.39/831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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