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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,156.44 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,156.44 and 223.32 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,156.44 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,156.44 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,156.44 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 258,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,256.18/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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