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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,267.99 and 229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,267.99 and 229.10 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,267.99 = 229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,267.99 = 229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,267.99 × 229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 290,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,489.60/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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