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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.16, 1,192.66 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.16, 1,192.66 and 218.08 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.16 : 1,192.66 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.16/1,192.66 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.16x = 1,192.66 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.16x = 260,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,095.29/795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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