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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,153.53 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,153.53 and 221.25 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,153.53 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,153.53 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,153.53 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 255,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,218.51/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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