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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.84, 1,150.10 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.84, 1,150.10 and 218.88 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.84 : 1,150.10 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.84/1,150.10 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.84x = 1,150.10 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.84x = 251,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,730.12/766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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