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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.25, 1,167.24 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.25, 1,167.24 and 230.33 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.25 : 1,167.24 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.25/1,167.24 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.25x = 1,167.24 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.25x = 268,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,850.39/778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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