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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763, 1,144.55 and 215.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763, 1,144.55 and 215.23 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763 : 1,144.55 = 215.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763/1,144.55 = 215.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763x = 1,144.55 × 215.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763x = 246,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,341.50/763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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