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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,152.72 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,152.72 and 220.57 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,152.72 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,152.72 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,152.72 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 254,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,255.45/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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