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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,149.40 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,149.40 and 246.30 is: 369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,149.40 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,149.40 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,149.40 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 283,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,092.29/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.46

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