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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.81, 1,154.55 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.81, 1,154.55 and 221.87 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.81 : 1,154.55 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.81/1,154.55 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.81x = 1,154.55 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.81x = 256,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,160.01/769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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