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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.62, 1,150.10 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.62, 1,150.10 and 218.84 is: 328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.62 : 1,150.10 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.62/1,150.10 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.62x = 1,150.10 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.62x = 251,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,686.79/766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.31

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