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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.83, 1,318.25 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.83, 1,318.25 and 229.56 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.83 : 1,318.25 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.83/1,318.25 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.83x = 1,318.25 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.83x = 302,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,617.47/878.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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