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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.13, 1,263.19 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.13, 1,263.19 and 225.90 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.13 : 1,263.19 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.13/1,263.19 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.13x = 1,263.19 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.13x = 285,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,354.62/842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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