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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,171.71 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,171.71 and 233.28 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,171.71 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,171.71 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,171.71 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 273,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,336.51/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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