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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.72, 1,168.11 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.72, 1,168.11 and 230.86 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.72 : 1,168.11 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.72/1,168.11 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.72x = 1,168.11 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.72x = 269,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,669.87/778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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