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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.68, 1,154.43 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.68, 1,154.43 and 221.85 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.68 : 1,154.43 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.68/1,154.43 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.68x = 1,154.43 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.68x = 256,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,110.30/769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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