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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,151.98 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768, 1,151.98 and 220.18 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 1,151.98 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/1,151.98 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 1,151.98 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 253,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,642.96/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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