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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.99, 1,155.14 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.99, 1,155.14 and 222.18 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.99 : 1,155.14 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.99/1,155.14 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.99x = 1,155.14 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.99x = 256,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,649.01/769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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