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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,156.76 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,156.76 and 223.28 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,156.76 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,156.76 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,156.76 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 258,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,281.37/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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