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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.17, 1,260.31 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.17, 1,260.31 and 223.86 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.17 : 1,260.31 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.17/1,260.31 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.17x = 1,260.31 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.17x = 282,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,133.00/840.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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