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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.03, 1,140.08 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.03, 1,140.08 and 212.27 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.03 : 1,140.08 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.03/1,140.08 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.03x = 1,140.08 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.03x = 242,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,004.43/760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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