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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.30, 1,167.06 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.30, 1,167.06 and 230.34 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.30 : 1,167.06 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.30/1,167.06 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.30x = 1,167.06 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.30x = 268,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,820.60/778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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