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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.73, 1,316.58 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.73, 1,316.58 and 228.47 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.73 : 1,316.58 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.73/1,316.58 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.73x = 1,316.58 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.73x = 300,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,799.03/877.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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