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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.02, 1,317.02 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.02, 1,317.02 and 228.73 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.02 : 1,317.02 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.02/1,317.02 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.02x = 1,317.02 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.02x = 301,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,241.98/878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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