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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.05, 1,162.29 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.05, 1,162.29 and 227.10 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.05 : 1,162.29 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.05/1,162.29 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.05x = 1,162.29 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.05x = 263,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,956.06/775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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