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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,162.49 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,162.49 and 227.21 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,162.49 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,162.49 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,162.49 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 264,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,122.40/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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