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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.88, 1,157.66 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.88, 1,157.66 and 223.92 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.88 : 1,157.66 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.88/1,157.66 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.88x = 1,157.66 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.88x = 259,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,223.23/771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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