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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,192.94 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,192.94 and 218.17 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,192.94 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,192.94 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,192.94 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 260,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,263.72/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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