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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,161.30 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,161.30 and 226.27 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,161.30 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,161.30 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,161.30 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 262,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,767.35/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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