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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,153.49 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,153.49 and 221.18 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,153.49 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,153.49 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,153.49 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 255,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,122.04/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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