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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,158.01 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,158.01 and 224.18 is: 336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,158.01 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,158.01 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,158.01 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 259,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,596.33/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.20

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