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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.62, 1,157.42 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.62, 1,157.42 and 223.80 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.62 : 1,157.42 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.62/1,157.42 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.62x = 1,157.42 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.62x = 259,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,030.60/771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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