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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.23, 1,256.90 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.23, 1,256.90 and 310.92 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.23 : 1,256.90 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.23/1,256.90 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.23x = 1,256.90 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.23x = 390,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,793.79/838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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