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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.33, 1,262.10 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.33, 1,262.10 and 225.06 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.33 : 1,262.10 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.33/1,262.10 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.33x = 1,262.10 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.33x = 284,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,048.23/841.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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