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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.58, 1,152.67 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.58, 1,152.67 and 220.62 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.58 : 1,152.67 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.58/1,152.67 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.58x = 1,152.67 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.58x = 254,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,302.06/768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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