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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.05, 1,140.03 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.05, 1,140.03 and 212.21 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.05 : 1,140.03 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.05/1,140.03 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.05x = 1,140.03 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.05x = 241,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,930.75/760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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