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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.04, 1,166.94 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.04, 1,166.94 and 230.12 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.04 : 1,166.94 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.04/1,166.94 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.04x = 1,166.94 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.04x = 268,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,536.23/778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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