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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,162.82 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,162.82 and 227.24 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,162.82 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,162.82 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,162.82 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 264,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,239.22/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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