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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.68, 1,193.52 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.68, 1,193.52 and 218.58 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.68 : 1,193.52 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.68/1,193.52 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.68x = 1,193.52 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.68x = 260,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,879.60/795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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