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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.51, 1,155.52 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.51, 1,155.52 and 222.54 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.51 : 1,155.52 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.51/1,155.52 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.51x = 1,155.52 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.51x = 257,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,149.42/770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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