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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.76, 1,149.97 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.76, 1,149.97 and 218.82 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.76 : 1,149.97 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.76/1,149.97 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.76x = 1,149.97 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.76x = 251,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,636.44/766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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