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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.33, 1,159.72 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.33, 1,159.72 and 225.37 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.33 : 1,159.72 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.33/1,159.72 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.33x = 1,159.72 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.33x = 261,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,366.10/773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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