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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,159.83 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,159.83 and 225.54 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,159.83 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,159.83 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,159.83 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 261,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,588.06/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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