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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,160.88 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,160.88 and 226.24 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,160.88 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,160.88 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,160.88 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 262,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,637.49/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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