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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,145.30 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,145.30 and 215.68 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,145.30 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,145.30 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,145.30 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 247,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,018.30/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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