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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,155.04 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,155.04 and 222.22 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,155.04 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,155.04 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,155.04 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 256,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,672.99/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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