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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,151.02 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,151.02 and 219.44 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,151.02 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,151.02 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,151.02 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 252,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,573.53/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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