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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.62, 1,263.83 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.62, 1,263.83 and 226.37 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.62 : 1,263.83 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.62/1,263.83 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.62x = 1,263.83 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.62x = 286,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,093.20/842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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