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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.82, 1,150.27 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.82, 1,150.27 and 218.95 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.82 : 1,150.27 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.82/1,150.27 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.82x = 1,150.27 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.82x = 251,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,848.19/766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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