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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,152.69 and 220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,152.69 and 220.67 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,152.69 = 220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,152.69 = 220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,152.69 × 220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 254,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,364.10/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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