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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,151.90 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,151.90 and 220.12 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,151.90 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,151.90 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,151.90 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 253,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,556.78/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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