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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.25, 1,149.34 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.25, 1,149.34 and 218.49 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.25 : 1,149.34 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.25/1,149.34 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.25x = 1,149.34 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.25x = 251,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,119.30/766.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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