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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.15, 1,164.41 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.15, 1,164.41 and 228.32 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.15 : 1,164.41 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.15/1,164.41 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.15x = 1,164.41 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.15x = 265,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,856.35/776.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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