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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.77, 1,259.75 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.77, 1,259.75 and 223.48 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.77 : 1,259.75 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.77/1,259.75 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.77x = 1,259.75 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.77x = 281,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,534.61/839.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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