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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.31, 1,143.46 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.31, 1,143.46 and 214.51 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.31 : 1,143.46 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.31/1,143.46 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.31x = 1,143.46 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.31x = 245,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,283.60/762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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