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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.13, 1,266.01 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.13, 1,266.01 and 227.68 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.13 : 1,266.01 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.13/1,266.01 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.13x = 1,266.01 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.13x = 288,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,244.02/844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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