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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.51, 1,160.31 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.51, 1,160.31 and 225.68 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.51 : 1,160.31 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.51/1,160.31 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.51x = 1,160.31 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.51x = 261,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,858.76/773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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