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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.92, 1,265.94 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.92, 1,265.94 and 227.54 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.92 : 1,265.94 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.92/1,265.94 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.92x = 1,265.94 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.92x = 288,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,045.66/843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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