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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.46, 1,158.45 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.46, 1,158.45 and 224.68 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.46 : 1,158.45 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.46/1,158.45 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.46x = 1,158.45 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.46x = 260,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,280.55/772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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