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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.51, 1,163.23 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.51, 1,163.23 and 227.70 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.51 : 1,163.23 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.51/1,163.23 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.51x = 1,163.23 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.51x = 264,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,867.47/775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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