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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.34, 1,149.30 and 218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.34, 1,149.30 and 218.37 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.34 : 1,149.30 = 218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.34/1,149.30 = 218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.34x = 1,149.30 × 218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.34x = 250,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,972.64/766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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