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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.59, 1,316.38 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.59, 1,316.38 and 228.32 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.59 : 1,316.38 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.59/1,316.38 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.59x = 1,316.38 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.59x = 300,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,556.45/877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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