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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.63, 1,166.53 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.63, 1,166.53 and 222.37 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.63 : 1,166.53 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.63/1,166.53 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.63x = 1,166.53 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.63x = 259,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,401.28/777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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