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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,163.10 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,163.10 and 227.46 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,163.10 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,163.10 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,163.10 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 264,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,558.73/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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