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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.27, 1,156.63 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.27, 1,156.63 and 223.30 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.27 : 1,156.63 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.27/1,156.63 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.27x = 1,156.63 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.27x = 258,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,275.48/771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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