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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.07, 1,166.71 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.07, 1,166.71 and 230.10 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.07 : 1,166.71 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.07/1,166.71 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.07x = 1,166.71 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.07x = 268,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,459.97/778.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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