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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,151.60 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,151.60 and 220.02 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,151.60 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,151.60 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,151.60 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 253,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,370.85/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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