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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.96, 1,157.96 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.96, 1,157.96 and 224.20 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.96 : 1,157.96 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.96/1,157.96 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.96x = 1,157.96 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.96x = 259,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,615.38/771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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