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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.38, 1,146.42 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.38, 1,146.42 and 216.43 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.38 : 1,146.42 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.38/1,146.42 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.38x = 1,146.42 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.38x = 248,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,119.68/764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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