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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.49, 1,151.19 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.49, 1,151.19 and 219.62 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.49 : 1,151.19 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.49/1,151.19 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.49x = 1,151.19 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.49x = 252,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,818.59/767.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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