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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.82, 1,156.23 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.82, 1,156.23 and 223 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.82 : 1,156.23 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.82/1,156.23 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.82x = 1,156.23 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.82x = 257,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,839.29/770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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