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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,137.22 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,137.22 and 210.38 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,137.22 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,137.22 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,137.22 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 239,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,248.34/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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