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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.12, 1,155.08 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.12, 1,155.08 and 222.40 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.12 : 1,155.08 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.12/1,155.08 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.12x = 1,155.08 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.12x = 256,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,889.79/770.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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