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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.21, 1,317.30 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.21, 1,317.30 and 228.94 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.21 : 1,317.30 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.21/1,317.30 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.21x = 1,317.30 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.21x = 301,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,582.66/878.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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