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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.50, 1,262.32 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.50, 1,262.32 and 225.20 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.50 : 1,262.32 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.50/1,262.32 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.50x = 1,262.32 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.50x = 284,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,268.43/841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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