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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,154.15 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,154.15 and 221.65 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,154.15 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,154.15 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,154.15 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 255,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,814.19/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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