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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.78, 1,318.12 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.78, 1,318.12 and 229.48 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.78 : 1,318.12 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.78/1,318.12 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.78x = 1,318.12 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.78x = 302,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,482.18/878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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