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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.87, 1,264.40 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.87, 1,264.40 and 226.64 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.87 : 1,264.40 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.87/1,264.40 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.87x = 1,264.40 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.87x = 286,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,566.49/842.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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