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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,263.63 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,263.63 and 226.14 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,263.63 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,263.63 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,263.63 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 285,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,757.29/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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