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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,156.02 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,156.02 and 222.88 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,156.02 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,156.02 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,156.02 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 257,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,653.74/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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