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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.33, 1,167.22 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.33, 1,167.22 and 230.37 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.33 : 1,167.22 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.33/1,167.22 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.33x = 1,167.22 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.33x = 268,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,892.47/778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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