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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.21, 1,152.32 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.21, 1,152.32 and 212.93 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.21 : 1,152.32 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.21/1,152.32 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.21x = 1,152.32 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.21x = 245,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,356.67/768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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