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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.02, 1,248.18 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.02, 1,248.18 and 311.98 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.02 : 1,248.18 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.02/1,248.18 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.02x = 1,248.18 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.02x = 389,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,407.20/832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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