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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.06, 1,158.20 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.06, 1,158.20 and 224.40 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.06 : 1,158.20 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.06/1,158.20 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.06x = 1,158.20 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.06x = 259,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,894.37/772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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