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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.44, 1,248.70 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.44, 1,248.70 and 216.14 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.44 : 1,248.70 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.44/1,248.70 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.44x = 1,248.70 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.44x = 269,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,894.02/832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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