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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,152.08 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,152.08 and 220.40 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,152.08 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,152.08 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,152.08 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 253,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,918.43/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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