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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.19, 1,146.18 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.19, 1,146.18 and 216.36 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.19 : 1,146.18 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.19/1,146.18 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.19x = 1,146.18 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.19x = 247,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,987.50/764.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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