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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.86, 1,268.80 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.86, 1,268.80 and 229.57 is: 344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.86 : 1,268.80 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.86/1,268.80 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.86x = 1,268.80 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.86x = 291,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,278.42/845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.36

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