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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,164.17 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,164.17 and 228.35 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,164.17 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,164.17 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,164.17 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 265,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,832.97/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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