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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,151.96 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,151.96 and 220.06 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,151.96 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,151.96 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,151.96 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 253,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,499.77/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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