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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,155.92 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,155.92 and 222.80 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,155.92 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,155.92 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,155.92 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 257,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,538.98/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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