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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.33, 1,155.51 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.33, 1,155.51 and 222.39 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.33 : 1,155.51 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.33/1,155.51 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.33x = 1,155.51 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.33x = 256,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,973.87/770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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