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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.90, 1,316.85 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.90, 1,316.85 and 228.62 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.90 : 1,316.85 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.90/1,316.85 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.90x = 1,316.85 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.90x = 301,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,058.25/877.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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