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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,166.00 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,166.00 and 229.37 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,166.00 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,166.00 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,166.00 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 267,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,438.44/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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