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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.41, 1,308.65 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.41, 1,308.65 and 223.15 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.41 : 1,308.65 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.41/1,308.65 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.41x = 1,308.65 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.41x = 292,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,025.25/872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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