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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,146.17 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,146.17 and 216.25 is: 324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,146.17 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,146.17 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,146.17 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 247,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,861.24/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.33

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