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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.10, 1,162.82 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.10, 1,162.82 and 227.32 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.10 : 1,162.82 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.10/1,162.82 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.10x = 1,162.82 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.10x = 264,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,332.24/775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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