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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.76, 1,262.70 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.76, 1,262.70 and 225.45 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.76 : 1,262.70 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.76/1,262.70 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.76x = 1,262.70 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.76x = 284,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,675.72/841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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