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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,260.13 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,260.13 and 223.75 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,260.13 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,260.13 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,260.13 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 281,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,946.67/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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