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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.99, 1,264.60 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.99, 1,264.60 and 226.71 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.99 : 1,264.60 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.99/1,264.60 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.99x = 1,264.60 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.99x = 286,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,697.47/842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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