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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.31, 1,162.79 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.31, 1,162.79 and 227.34 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.31 : 1,162.79 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.31/1,162.79 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.31x = 1,162.79 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.31x = 264,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,348.39/775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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