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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.77, 1,316.67 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.77, 1,316.67 and 228.51 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.77 : 1,316.67 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.77/1,316.67 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.77x = 1,316.67 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.77x = 300,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,872.26/877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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