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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.12, 1,267.77 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.12, 1,267.77 and 228.89 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.12 : 1,267.77 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.12/1,267.77 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.12x = 1,267.77 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.12x = 290,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,182.62/845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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