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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.74, 1,153.32 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.74, 1,153.32 and 220.96 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.74 : 1,153.32 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.74/1,153.32 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.74x = 1,153.32 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.74x = 254,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,830.72/768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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