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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.32, 1,156.95 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.32, 1,156.95 and 223.49 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.32 : 1,156.95 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.32/1,156.95 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.32x = 1,156.95 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.32x = 258,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,572.45/771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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