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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.02, 1,308.01 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.02, 1,308.01 and 222.74 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.02 : 1,308.01 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.02/1,308.01 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.02x = 1,308.01 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.02x = 291,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,346.15/872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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