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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,143.35 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,143.35 and 214.40 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,143.35 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,143.35 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,143.35 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 245,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,127.45/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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