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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.17, 1,192.66 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.17, 1,192.66 and 218.09 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.17 : 1,192.66 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.17/1,192.66 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.17x = 1,192.66 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.17x = 260,107.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,107.22/795.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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