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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.79, 1,264.02 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.79, 1,264.02 and 226.50 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.79 : 1,264.02 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.79/1,264.02 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.79x = 1,264.02 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.79x = 286,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,300.53/842.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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