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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.69, 1,278.88 and 228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.69, 1,278.88 and 228.00 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.69 : 1,278.88 = 228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.69/1,278.88 = 228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.69x = 1,278.88 × 228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.69x = 291,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,578.25/852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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