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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.78, 1,151.88 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.78, 1,151.88 and 220.01 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.78 : 1,151.88 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.78/1,151.88 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.78x = 1,151.88 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.78x = 253,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,425.12/767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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