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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.85, 1,259.62 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.85, 1,259.62 and 223.59 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.85 : 1,259.62 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.85/1,259.62 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.85x = 1,259.62 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.85x = 281,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,638.44/839.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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