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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.41, 1,153.94 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.41, 1,153.94 and 221.44 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.41 : 1,153.94 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.41/1,153.94 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.41x = 1,153.94 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.41x = 255,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,528.47/769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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