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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.62, 1,316.49 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.62, 1,316.49 and 228.36 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.62 : 1,316.49 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.62/1,316.49 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.62x = 1,316.49 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.62x = 300,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,633.66/877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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