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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,158.04 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,158.04 and 224.28 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,158.04 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,158.04 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,158.04 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 259,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,725.21/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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