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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,155.83 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,155.83 and 222.71 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,155.83 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,155.83 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,155.83 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 257,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,408.01/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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