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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.86, 1,154.98 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.86, 1,154.98 and 222.06 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.86 : 1,154.98 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.86/1,154.98 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.86x = 1,154.98 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.86x = 256,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,474.86/769.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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