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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,153.14 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,153.14 and 220.80 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,153.14 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,153.14 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,153.14 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 254,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,613.31/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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