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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,155.37 and 222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,155.37 and 222.43 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,155.37 = 222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,155.37 = 222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,155.37 × 222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 256,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,988.95/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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