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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,152.57 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,152.57 and 248.15 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,152.57 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,152.57 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,152.57 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 286,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,004.48/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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