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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,266.99 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,266.99 and 228.48 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,266.99 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,266.99 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,266.99 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 289,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,481.88/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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