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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.31, 1,261.98 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.31, 1,261.98 and 225.02 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.31 : 1,261.98 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.31/1,261.98 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.31x = 1,261.98 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.31x = 283,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,964.43/841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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