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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.40, 1,152.25 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.40, 1,152.25 and 220.46 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.40 : 1,152.25 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.40/1,152.25 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.40x = 1,152.25 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.40x = 254,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,025.04/768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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