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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,166.74 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,166.74 and 230.00 is: 344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,166.74 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,166.74 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,166.74 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 268,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,343.22/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.94

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