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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,155.72 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,155.72 and 222.65 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,155.72 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,155.72 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,155.72 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 257,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,319.20/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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