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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.19, 1,279.63 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.19, 1,279.63 and 228.49 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.19 : 1,279.63 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.19/1,279.63 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.19x = 1,279.63 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.19x = 292,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,382.66/853.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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