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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.66, 1,267.06 and 228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.66, 1,267.06 and 228.37 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.66 : 1,267.06 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.66/1,267.06 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.66x = 1,267.06 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.66x = 289,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,354.81/844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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