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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.92, 1,167.08 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.92, 1,167.08 and 230.16 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.92 : 1,167.08 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.92/1,167.08 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.92x = 1,167.08 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.92x = 268,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,615.13/777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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