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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,152.03 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,152.03 and 220.08 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,152.03 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,152.03 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,152.03 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 253,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,538.76/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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