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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,149.12 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,149.12 and 218.29 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,149.12 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,149.12 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,149.12 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 250,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,841.40/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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