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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.50, 1,155.59 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.50, 1,155.59 and 222.56 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.50 : 1,155.59 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.50/1,155.59 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.50x = 1,155.59 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.50x = 257,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,188.11/770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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