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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,153.59 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,153.59 and 221.16 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,153.59 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,153.59 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,153.59 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 255,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,127.96/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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