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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,144.84 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,144.84 and 215.37 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,144.84 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,144.84 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,144.84 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 246,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,564.19/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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