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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,152.12 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,152.12 and 220.28 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,152.12 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,152.12 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,152.12 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 253,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,783.23/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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