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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.46, 1,308.68 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.46, 1,308.68 and 223.20 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.46 : 1,308.68 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.46/1,308.68 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.46x = 1,308.68 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.46x = 292,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,096.26/872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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