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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.93, 1,155.09 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.93, 1,155.09 and 222.16 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.93 : 1,155.09 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.93/1,155.09 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.93x = 1,155.09 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.93x = 256,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,614.79/769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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