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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.62, 1,265.33 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.62, 1,265.33 and 227.37 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.62 : 1,265.33 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.62/1,265.33 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.62x = 1,265.33 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.62x = 287,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,698.08/843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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