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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,155.41 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,155.41 and 222.47 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,155.41 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,155.41 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,155.41 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 257,037.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,037.17/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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