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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.25, 1,155.44 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.25, 1,155.44 and 222.45 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.25 : 1,155.44 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.25/1,155.44 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.25x = 1,155.44 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.25x = 257,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,027.63/770.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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