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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,153.46 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,153.46 and 221.14 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,153.46 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,153.46 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,153.46 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 255,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,069.27/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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