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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.13, 1,167.30 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.13, 1,167.30 and 230.32 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.13 : 1,167.30 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.13/1,167.30 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.13x = 1,167.30 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.13x = 268,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,852.54/778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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