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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,152.48 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,152.48 and 220.52 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,152.48 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,152.48 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,152.48 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 254,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,147.60/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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