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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.47, 1,248.70 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.47, 1,248.70 and 216.16 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.47 : 1,248.70 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.47/1,248.70 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.47x = 1,248.70 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.47x = 269,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,918.99/832.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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