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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.85, 1,151.97 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.85, 1,151.97 and 220.07 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.85 : 1,151.97 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.85/1,151.97 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.85x = 1,151.97 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.85x = 253,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,508.28/767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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