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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,308.42 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,308.42 and 223.08 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,308.42 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,308.42 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,308.42 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 291,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,882.33/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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