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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.14, 1,260.14 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.14, 1,260.14 and 223.83 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.14 : 1,260.14 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.14/1,260.14 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.14x = 1,260.14 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.14x = 282,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,056.02/840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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