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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.85, 1,153.07 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.85, 1,153.07 and 220.98 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.85 : 1,153.07 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.85/1,153.07 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.85x = 1,153.07 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.85x = 254,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,805.41/768.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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