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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.33, 1,163.18 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.33, 1,163.18 and 227.53 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.33 : 1,163.18 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.33/1,163.18 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.33x = 1,163.18 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.33x = 264,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,658.35/775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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