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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.05, 1,164.07 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.05, 1,164.07 and 228.22 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.05 : 1,164.07 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.05/1,164.07 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.05x = 1,164.07 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.05x = 265,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,661.43/776.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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