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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.03, 1,264.50 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.03, 1,264.50 and 226.76 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.03 : 1,264.50 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.03/1,264.50 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.03x = 1,264.50 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.03x = 286,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,731.70/843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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