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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.63, 1,152.96 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.63, 1,152.96 and 220.83 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.63 : 1,152.96 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.63/1,152.96 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.63x = 1,152.96 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.63x = 254,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,608.16/768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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