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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,155.35 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,155.35 and 222.52 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,155.35 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,155.35 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,155.35 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 257,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,088.48/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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