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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.36, 1,281.62 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.36, 1,281.62 and 229.76 is: 344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.36 : 1,281.62 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.36/1,281.62 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.36x = 1,281.62 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.36x = 294,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,459.18/854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.65

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