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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.27, 1,149.22 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.27, 1,149.22 and 218.32 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.27 : 1,149.22 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.27/1,149.22 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.27x = 1,149.22 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.27x = 250,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,897.71/766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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