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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,259.17 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,259.17 and 223.27 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,259.17 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,259.17 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,259.17 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 281,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,134.89/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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