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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.21, 1,192.82 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.21, 1,192.82 and 218.09 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.21 : 1,192.82 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.21/1,192.82 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.21x = 1,192.82 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.21x = 260,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,135.06/795.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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