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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,150.99 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,150.99 and 219.50 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,150.99 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,150.99 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,150.99 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 252,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,642.31/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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