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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.67, 1,154.33 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.67, 1,154.33 and 221.84 is: 332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.67 : 1,154.33 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.67/1,154.33 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.67x = 1,154.33 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.67x = 256,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,069.69/769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.70

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