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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.37, 1,248.55 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.37, 1,248.55 and 216.03 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.37 : 1,248.55 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.37/1,248.55 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.37x = 1,248.55 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.37x = 269,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,718.01/832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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