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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.51, 1,157.44 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.51, 1,157.44 and 223.72 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.51 : 1,157.44 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.51/1,157.44 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.51x = 1,157.44 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.51x = 258,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,935.57/771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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