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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.93, 1,264.53 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.93, 1,264.53 and 226.69 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.93 : 1,264.53 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.93/1,264.53 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.93x = 1,264.53 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.93x = 286,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,653.42/842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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