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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.37, 1,152.59 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.37, 1,152.59 and 220.56 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.37 : 1,152.59 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.37/1,152.59 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.37x = 1,152.59 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.37x = 254,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,214.15/768.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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