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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.47, 1,151.19 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.47, 1,151.19 and 212.18 is: 318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.47 : 1,151.19 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.47/1,151.19 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.47x = 1,151.19 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.47x = 244,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,262.37/767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.27

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