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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.87, 1,268.62 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.87, 1,268.62 and 229.43 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.87 : 1,268.62 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.87/1,268.62 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.87x = 1,268.62 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.87x = 291,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,062.08/845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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