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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.10, 1,266 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.10, 1,266 and 227.66 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.10 : 1,266 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.10/1,266 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.10x = 1,266 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.10x = 288,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,217.56/844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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