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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.53, 1,260.89 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.53, 1,260.89 and 224.26 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.53 : 1,260.89 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.53/1,260.89 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.53x = 1,260.89 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.53x = 282,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,759.77/840.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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