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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.83, 1,155.97 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.83, 1,155.97 and 222.87 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.83 : 1,155.97 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.83/1,155.97 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.83x = 1,155.97 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.83x = 257,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,631.03/770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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