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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.10, 1,158.30 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.10, 1,158.30 and 224.30 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.10 : 1,158.30 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.10/1,158.30 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.10x = 1,158.30 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.10x = 259,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,806.69/772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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