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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.83, 1,316.75 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.83, 1,316.75 and 228.56 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.83 : 1,316.75 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.83/1,316.75 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.83x = 1,316.75 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.83x = 300,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,958.53/877.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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