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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.26, 1,248.37 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.26, 1,248.37 and 215.96 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.26 : 1,248.37 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.26/1,248.37 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.26x = 1,248.37 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.26x = 269,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,601.38/832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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