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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.01, 1,263.15 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.01, 1,263.15 and 225.76 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.01 : 1,263.15 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.01/1,263.15 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.01x = 1,263.15 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.01x = 285,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,168.74/842.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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