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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,151.87 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,151.87 and 220.29 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,151.87 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,151.87 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,151.87 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 253,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,744.34/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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