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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.47, 1,262.07 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.47, 1,262.07 and 225.18 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.47 : 1,262.07 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.47/1,262.07 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.47x = 1,262.07 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.47x = 284,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,192.92/841.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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