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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,152.72 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,152.72 and 220.68 is: 331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,152.72 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,152.72 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,152.72 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 254,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,382.25/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.02

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