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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.03, 1,153.59 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.03, 1,153.59 and 221.20 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.03 : 1,153.59 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.03/1,153.59 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.03x = 1,153.59 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.03x = 255,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,168.34/769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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