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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,155.48 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,155.48 and 222.56 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,155.48 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,155.48 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,155.48 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 257,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,163.63/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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