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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.01, 1,260.14 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.01, 1,260.14 and 223.76 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.01 : 1,260.14 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.01/1,260.14 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.01x = 1,260.14 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.01x = 281,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,973.16/840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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