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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.18, 1,150.85 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.18, 1,150.85 and 219.38 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.18 : 1,150.85 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.18/1,150.85 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.18x = 1,150.85 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.18x = 252,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,466.62/767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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