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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.14, 1,267.64 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.14, 1,267.64 and 228.82 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.14 : 1,267.64 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.14/1,267.64 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.14x = 1,267.64 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.14x = 290,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,061.38/845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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