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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.75, 1,150.02 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.75, 1,150.02 and 218.98 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.75 : 1,150.02 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.75/1,150.02 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.75x = 1,150.02 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.75x = 251,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,824.53/766.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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