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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.18, 1,141.71 and 213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.18, 1,141.71 and 213.33 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.18 : 1,141.71 = 213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.18/1,141.71 = 213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.18x = 1,141.71 × 213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.18x = 243,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,565.68/761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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