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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.23, 1,157.04 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.23, 1,157.04 and 223.45 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.23 : 1,157.04 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.23/1,157.04 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.23x = 1,157.04 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.23x = 258,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,540.59/771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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