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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.03, 1,248.04 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.03, 1,248.04 and 215.74 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.03 : 1,248.04 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.03/1,248.04 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.03x = 1,248.04 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.03x = 269,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,249.30/832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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