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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.13, 1,156.45 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.13, 1,156.45 and 223.17 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.13 : 1,156.45 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.13/1,156.45 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.13x = 1,156.45 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.13x = 258,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,084.95/771.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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