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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.13, 1,151.94 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.13, 1,151.94 and 220.17 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.13 : 1,151.94 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.13/1,151.94 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.13x = 1,151.94 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.13x = 253,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,620.06/768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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