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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.22, 1,158.29 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.22, 1,158.29 and 224.39 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.22 : 1,158.29 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.22/1,158.29 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.22x = 1,158.29 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.22x = 259,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,908.69/772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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