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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,154.59 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,154.59 and 221.75 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,154.59 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,154.59 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,154.59 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 256,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,030.33/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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