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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,157.06 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,157.06 and 223.42 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,157.06 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,157.06 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,157.06 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 258,510.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,510.35/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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