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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.96, 1,168.44 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.96, 1,168.44 and 231.14 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.96 : 1,168.44 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.96/1,168.44 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.96x = 1,168.44 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.96x = 270,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,076.14/778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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