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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,146.16 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,146.16 and 216.21 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,146.16 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,146.16 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,146.16 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 247,815.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,815.01/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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