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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.41, 1,260.62 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.41, 1,260.62 and 224.12 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.41 : 1,260.62 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.41/1,260.62 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.41x = 1,260.62 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.41x = 282,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,522.73/840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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