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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.30, 1,152.42 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.30, 1,152.42 and 220.46 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.30 : 1,152.42 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.30/1,152.42 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.30x = 1,152.42 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.30x = 254,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,062.51/768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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