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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.25, 1,152.22 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.25, 1,152.22 and 220.31 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.25 : 1,152.22 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.25/1,152.22 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.25x = 1,152.22 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.25x = 253,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,845.59/768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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