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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,155.12 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,155.12 and 222.16 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,155.12 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,155.12 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,155.12 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 256,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,621.46/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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