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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,308.47 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,308.47 and 223.02 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,308.47 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,308.47 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,308.47 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 291,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,813.86/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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