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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.33, 1,317.50 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.33, 1,317.50 and 229.05 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.33 : 1,317.50 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.33/1,317.50 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.33x = 1,317.50 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.33x = 301,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,772.23/878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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