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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.07, 1,261.49 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.07, 1,261.49 and 224.82 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.07 : 1,261.49 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.07/1,261.49 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.07x = 1,261.49 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.07x = 283,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,607.06/841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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