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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.47, 1,151.17 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.47, 1,151.17 and 219.64 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.47 : 1,151.17 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.47/1,151.17 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.47x = 1,151.17 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.47x = 252,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,842.98/767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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