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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.25, 1,152.34 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.25, 1,152.34 and 220.42 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.25 : 1,152.34 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.25/1,152.34 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.25x = 1,152.34 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.25x = 253,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,998.78/768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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