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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.39, 1,267.98 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.39, 1,267.98 and 229.15 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.39 : 1,267.98 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.39/1,267.98 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.39x = 1,267.98 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.39x = 290,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,554.45/845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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