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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,162.72 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,162.72 and 227.20 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,162.72 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,162.72 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,162.72 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 264,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,169.98/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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