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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.91, 1,151.87 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.91, 1,151.87 and 220.10 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.91 : 1,151.87 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.91/1,151.87 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.91x = 1,151.87 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.91x = 253,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,530.02/767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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