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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,162.50 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,162.50 and 227.37 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,162.50 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,162.50 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,162.50 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 264,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,317.63/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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