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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.38, 1,155.63 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.38, 1,155.63 and 222.57 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.38 : 1,155.63 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.38/1,155.63 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.38x = 1,155.63 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.38x = 257,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,207.54/770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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