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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,151.52 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,151.52 and 219.98 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,151.52 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,151.52 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,151.52 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 253,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,304.51/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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