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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,152.84 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,152.84 and 220.95 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,152.84 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,152.84 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,152.84 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 254,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,720.00/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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