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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.99, 1,263.10 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.99, 1,263.10 and 225.71 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.99 : 1,263.10 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.99/1,263.10 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.99x = 1,263.10 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.99x = 285,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,094.30/841.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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