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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,157.81 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,157.81 and 224.09 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,157.81 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,157.81 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,157.81 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 259,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,446.73/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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