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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,155.07 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,155.07 and 222.09 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,155.07 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,155.07 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,155.07 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 256,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,531.32/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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