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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,150.38 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,150.38 and 219.11 is: 328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,150.38 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,150.38 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,150.38 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 252,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,054.78/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.66

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