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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.90, 1,264.40 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.90, 1,264.40 and 226.61 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.90 : 1,264.40 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.90/1,264.40 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.90x = 1,264.40 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.90x = 286,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,518.23/842.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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