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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,150.47 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,150.47 and 219.27 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,150.47 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,150.47 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,150.47 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 252,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,260.06/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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