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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,163.30 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,163.30 and 227.68 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,163.30 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,163.30 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,163.30 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 264,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,860.14/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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