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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.75, 1,265.56 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.75, 1,265.56 and 227.45 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.75 : 1,265.56 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.75/1,265.56 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.75x = 1,265.56 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.75x = 287,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,851.62/843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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