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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.97, 1,151.92 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.97, 1,151.92 and 220.14 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.97 : 1,151.92 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.97/1,151.92 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.97x = 1,151.92 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.97x = 253,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,583.67/767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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