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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.19, 1,157.92 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.19, 1,157.92 and 224.23 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.19 : 1,157.92 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.19/1,157.92 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.19x = 1,157.92 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.19x = 259,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,636.49/772.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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