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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,158.08 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,158.08 and 224.21 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,158.08 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,158.08 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,158.08 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 259,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,654.89/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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