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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,153.55 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,153.55 and 221.06 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,153.55 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,153.55 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,153.55 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 255,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,002.55/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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