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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.13, 1,192.71 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.13, 1,192.71 and 218 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.13 : 1,192.71 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.13/1,192.71 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.13x = 1,192.71 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.13x = 260,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,010.78/795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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