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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.21, 1,152.52 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.21, 1,152.52 and 220.44 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.21 : 1,152.52 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.21/1,152.52 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.21x = 1,152.52 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.21x = 254,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,061.51/768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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