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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,193.50 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,193.50 and 218.50 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,193.50 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,193.50 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,193.50 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 260,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,779.75/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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