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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,192.89 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,192.89 and 218.14 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,192.89 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,192.89 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,192.89 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 260,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,217.02/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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