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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.11, 1,317.24 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.11, 1,317.24 and 228.84 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.11 : 1,317.24 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.11/1,317.24 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.11x = 1,317.24 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.11x = 301,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,442.14/878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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