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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,268.53 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,268.53 and 229.39 is: 344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,268.53 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,268.53 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,268.53 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 290,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,988.10/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.09

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