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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.01, 1,317.05 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.01, 1,317.05 and 228.73 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.01 : 1,317.05 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.01/1,317.05 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.01x = 1,317.05 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.01x = 301,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,248.85/878.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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