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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.31, 1,258.98 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.31, 1,258.98 and 223.02 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.31 : 1,258.98 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.31/1,258.98 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.31x = 1,258.98 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.31x = 280,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,777.72/839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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