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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.47, 1,152.67 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.47, 1,152.67 and 220.64 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.47 : 1,152.67 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.47/1,152.67 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.47x = 1,152.67 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.47x = 254,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,325.11/768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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