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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.22, 1,158.19 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.22, 1,158.19 and 224.48 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.22 : 1,158.19 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.22/1,158.19 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.22x = 1,158.19 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.22x = 259,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,990.49/772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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