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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,153.25 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,153.25 and 221.03 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,153.25 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,153.25 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,153.25 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 254,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,902.85/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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