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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.41, 1,153.97 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.41, 1,153.97 and 221.47 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.41 : 1,153.97 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.41/1,153.97 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.41x = 1,153.97 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.41x = 255,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,569.74/769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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