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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.97, 1,154.97 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.97, 1,154.97 and 222.17 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.97 : 1,154.97 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.97/1,154.97 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.97x = 1,154.97 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.97x = 256,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,599.68/769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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