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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.35, 1,155.73 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.35, 1,155.73 and 222.58 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.35 : 1,155.73 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.35/1,155.73 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.35x = 1,155.73 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.35x = 257,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,242.38/770.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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