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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.29, 1,263.28 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.29, 1,263.28 and 226 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.29 : 1,263.28 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.29/1,263.28 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.29x = 1,263.28 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.29x = 285,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,501.28/842.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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