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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.40, 1,258.98 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.40, 1,258.98 and 223.14 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.40 : 1,258.98 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.40/1,258.98 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.40x = 1,258.98 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.40x = 280,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,928.80/839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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