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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.18, 1,165.67 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.18, 1,165.67 and 229.35 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.18 : 1,165.67 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.18/1,165.67 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.18x = 1,165.67 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.18x = 267,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,346.41/777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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