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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.16, 1,156.77 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.16, 1,156.77 and 223.37 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.16 : 1,156.77 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.16/1,156.77 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.16x = 1,156.77 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.16x = 258,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,386.60/771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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