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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.20, 1,315.83 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.20, 1,315.83 and 227.91 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.20 : 1,315.83 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.20/1,315.83 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.20x = 1,315.83 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.20x = 299,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,890.82/877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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