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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.90, 1,144.22 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.90, 1,144.22 and 214.96 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.90 : 1,144.22 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.90/1,144.22 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.90x = 1,144.22 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.90x = 245,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,959.21/762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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