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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,193.42 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,193.42 and 218.44 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,193.42 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,193.42 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,193.42 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 260,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,690.66/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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