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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,148.89 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,148.89 and 218.21 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,148.89 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,148.89 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,148.89 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 250,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,698.74/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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