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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.66, 1,155.88 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.66, 1,155.88 and 222.89 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.66 : 1,155.88 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.66/1,155.88 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.66x = 1,155.88 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.66x = 257,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,636.43/770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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