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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.42, 1,153.94 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.42, 1,153.94 and 221.59 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.42 : 1,153.94 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.42/1,153.94 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.42x = 1,153.94 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.42x = 255,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,701.56/769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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