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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.38, 1,262.08 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.38, 1,262.08 and 225.09 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.38 : 1,262.08 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.38/1,262.08 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.38x = 1,262.08 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.38x = 284,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,081.59/841.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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