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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.17, 1,150.67 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.17, 1,150.67 and 219.34 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.17 : 1,150.67 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.17/1,150.67 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.17x = 1,150.67 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.17x = 252,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,383.98/767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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