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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,168.26 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,168.26 and 230.94 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,168.26 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,168.26 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,168.26 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 269,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,797.96/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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