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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,151.85 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,151.85 and 220.12 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,151.85 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,151.85 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,151.85 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 253,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,545.22/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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