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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,265.18 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,265.18 and 227.14 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,265.18 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,265.18 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,265.18 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 287,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,372.99/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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