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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.59, 1,317.78 and 229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.59, 1,317.78 and 229.27 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.59 : 1,317.78 = 229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.59/1,317.78 = 229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.59x = 1,317.78 × 229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.59x = 302,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,127.42/878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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