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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.88, 1,261.30 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.88, 1,261.30 and 224.57 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.88 : 1,261.30 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.88/1,261.30 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.88x = 1,261.30 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.88x = 283,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,250.14/840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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