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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,263.74 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,263.74 and 226.32 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,263.74 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,263.74 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,263.74 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 286,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,008.51/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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