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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.27, 1,166.13 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.27, 1,166.13 and 229.44 is: 344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.27 : 1,166.13 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.27/1,166.13 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.27x = 1,166.13 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.27x = 267,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,556.87/777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.23

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