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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.47, 1,153.99 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.47, 1,153.99 and 221.50 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.47 : 1,153.99 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.47/1,153.99 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.47x = 1,153.99 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.47x = 255,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,607.68/769.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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