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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,156.83 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,156.83 and 223.33 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,156.83 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,156.83 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,156.83 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 258,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,357.79/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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