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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.93, 1,267.37 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.93, 1,267.37 and 228.73 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.93 : 1,267.37 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.93/1,267.37 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.93x = 1,267.37 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.93x = 289,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,884.40/844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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