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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,155 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,155 and 222.14 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,155 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,155 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,155 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 256,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,571.70/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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