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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.02, 1,151.89 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.02, 1,151.89 and 220.25 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.02 : 1,151.89 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.02/1,151.89 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.02x = 1,151.89 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.02x = 253,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,706.10/768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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