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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.55, 1,193.27 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.55, 1,193.27 and 218.38 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.55 : 1,193.27 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.55/1,193.27 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.55x = 1,193.27 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.55x = 260,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,586.30/795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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