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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.11, 1,155.26 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.11, 1,155.26 and 222.28 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.11 : 1,155.26 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.11/1,155.26 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.11x = 1,155.26 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.11x = 256,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,788.86/770.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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