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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.23, 1,152.15 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.23, 1,152.15 and 220.28 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.23 : 1,152.15 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.23/1,152.15 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.23x = 1,152.15 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.23x = 253,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,798.48/768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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