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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.24, 1,317.43 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.24, 1,317.43 and 228.98 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.24 : 1,317.43 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.24/1,317.43 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.24x = 1,317.43 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.24x = 301,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,665.12/878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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