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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.22, 1,156.56 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.22, 1,156.56 and 223.26 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.22 : 1,156.56 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.22/1,156.56 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.22x = 1,156.56 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.22x = 258,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,213.59/771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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