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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.68, 1,153.08 and 220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.68, 1,153.08 and 220.85 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.68 : 1,153.08 = 220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.68/1,153.08 = 220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.68x = 1,153.08 × 220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.68x = 254,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,659.77/768.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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