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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.41, 1,160.28 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.41, 1,160.28 and 225.58 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.41 : 1,160.28 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.41/1,160.28 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.41x = 1,160.28 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.41x = 261,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,735.96/773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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