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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,193.21 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,193.21 and 218.36 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,193.21 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,193.21 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,193.21 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 260,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,543.92/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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