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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,154.85 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,154.85 and 222.07 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,154.85 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,154.85 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,154.85 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 256,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,457.54/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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