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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.37, 1,281.47 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.37, 1,281.47 and 229.73 is: 344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.37 : 1,281.47 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.37/1,281.47 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.37x = 1,281.47 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.37x = 294,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,394.16/854.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.57

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