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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.96, 1,150.27 and 219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.96, 1,150.27 and 219.01 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.96 : 1,150.27 = 219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.96/1,150.27 = 219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.96x = 1,150.27 × 219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.96x = 251,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,919.54/766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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