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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.08, 1,152.17 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.08, 1,152.17 and 220.27 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.08 : 1,152.17 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.08/1,152.17 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.08x = 1,152.17 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.08x = 253,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,788.73/768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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