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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,155.39 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,155.39 and 222.39 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,155.39 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,155.39 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,155.39 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 256,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,947.18/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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