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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.22, 1,161.54 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.22, 1,161.54 and 226.46 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.22 : 1,161.54 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.22/1,161.54 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.22x = 1,161.54 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.22x = 263,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,042.35/774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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