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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.54, 1,259.38 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.54, 1,259.38 and 223.25 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.54 : 1,259.38 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.54/1,259.38 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.54x = 1,259.38 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.54x = 281,149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,149.31/839.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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