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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.25, 1,315.89 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.25, 1,315.89 and 227.97 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.25 : 1,315.89 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.25/1,315.89 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.25x = 1,315.89 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.25x = 299,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,983.44/877.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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