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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,150.66 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,150.66 and 219.48 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,150.66 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,150.66 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,150.66 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 252,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,546.86/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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