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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.72, 1,150.12 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.72, 1,150.12 and 218.94 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.72 : 1,150.12 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.72/1,150.12 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.72x = 1,150.12 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.72x = 251,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,807.27/766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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