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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.49, 1,142.22 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.49, 1,142.22 and 213.71 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.49 : 1,142.22 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.49/1,142.22 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.49x = 1,142.22 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.49x = 244,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,098.13/761.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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