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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.50, 1,248.75 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.50, 1,248.75 and 224.50 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.50 : 1,248.75 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.50/1,248.75 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.50x = 1,248.75 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.50x = 280,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,344.38/832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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