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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.14, 1,161.21 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.14, 1,161.21 and 226.33 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.14 : 1,161.21 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.14/1,161.21 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.14x = 1,161.21 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.14x = 262,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,813.33/774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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