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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,142.20 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,142.20 and 213.66 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,142.20 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,142.20 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,142.20 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 244,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,042.45/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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