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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.15, 1,260.31 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.15, 1,260.31 and 223.90 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.15 : 1,260.31 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.15/1,260.31 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.15x = 1,260.31 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.15x = 282,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,178.96/840.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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