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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.10, 1,167.22 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.10, 1,167.22 and 230.26 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.10 : 1,167.22 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.10/1,167.22 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.10x = 1,167.22 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.10x = 268,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,764.08/778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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