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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.58, 1,316.40 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.58, 1,316.40 and 228.29 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.58 : 1,316.40 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.58/1,316.40 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.58x = 1,316.40 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.58x = 300,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,524.25/877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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