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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,152.35 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,152.35 and 220.43 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,152.35 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,152.35 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,152.35 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 254,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,005.65/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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