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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,315.80 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,315.80 and 227.90 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,315.80 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,315.80 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,315.80 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 299,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,870.82/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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