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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.43, 1,152.52 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.43, 1,152.52 and 220.48 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.43 : 1,152.52 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.43/1,152.52 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.43x = 1,152.52 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.43x = 254,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,106.51/768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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