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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,162.56 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,162.56 and 227.16 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,162.56 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,162.56 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,162.56 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 264,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,087.13/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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