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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.66, 1,154.30 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.66, 1,154.30 and 221.72 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.66 : 1,154.30 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.66/1,154.30 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.66x = 1,154.30 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.66x = 255,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,931.40/769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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