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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.74, 1,268.49 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.74, 1,268.49 and 229.48 is: 344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.74 : 1,268.49 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.74/1,268.49 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.74x = 1,268.49 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.74x = 291,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,095.97/845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.19

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