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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.83, 1,153.44 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.83, 1,153.44 and 221.00 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.83 : 1,153.44 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.83/1,153.44 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.83x = 1,153.44 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.83x = 254,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,904.47/768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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