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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,151.78 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,151.78 and 220.15 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,151.78 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,151.78 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,151.78 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 253,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,564.37/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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