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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,155.06 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,155.06 and 222.17 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,155.06 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,155.06 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,155.06 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 256,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,613.90/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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