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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,278.30 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,278.30 and 227.57 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,278.30 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,278.30 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,278.30 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 290,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,900.79/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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