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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838, 1,256.99 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838, 1,256.99 and 213.30 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 1,256.99 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/1,256.99 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 1,256.99 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 268,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,115.97/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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