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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.39, 1,275.56 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.39, 1,275.56 and 225.67 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.39 : 1,275.56 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.39/1,275.56 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.39x = 1,275.56 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.39x = 287,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,855.63/850.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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