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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,251.08 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,251.08 and 226 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,251.08 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,251.08 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,251.08 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 282,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,744.08/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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