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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.90, 1,154.91 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.90, 1,154.91 and 222.13 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.90 : 1,154.91 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.90/1,154.91 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.90x = 1,154.91 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.90x = 256,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,540.16/769.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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