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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,153.23 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,153.23 and 221.04 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,153.23 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,153.23 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,153.23 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 254,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,909.96/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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