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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.05, 1,266.20 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.05, 1,266.20 and 227.78 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.05 : 1,266.20 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.05/1,266.20 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.05x = 1,266.20 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.05x = 288,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,415.04/844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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