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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.06, 1,162.66 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.06, 1,162.66 and 227.24 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.06 : 1,162.66 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.06/1,162.66 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.06x = 1,162.66 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.06x = 264,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,202.86/775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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