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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.63, 1,317.96 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.63, 1,317.96 and 229.35 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.63 : 1,317.96 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.63/1,317.96 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.63x = 1,317.96 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.63x = 302,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,274.13/878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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