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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841, 1,261.56 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841, 1,261.56 and 224.72 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841 : 1,261.56 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841/1,261.56 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841x = 1,261.56 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841x = 283,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,497.76/841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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