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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,164.37 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,164.37 and 228.55 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,164.37 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,164.37 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,164.37 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 266,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,115.62/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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