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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.29, 1,155.27 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.29, 1,155.27 and 222.37 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.29 : 1,155.27 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.29/1,155.27 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.29x = 1,155.27 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.29x = 256,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,897.39/770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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