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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,162.54 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,162.54 and 227.22 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,162.54 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,162.54 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,162.54 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 264,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,152.34/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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