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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.15, 1,162.91 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.15, 1,162.91 and 227.32 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.15 : 1,162.91 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.15/1,162.91 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.15x = 1,162.91 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.15x = 264,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,352.70/775.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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