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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.49, 1,308.80 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.49, 1,308.80 and 223.23 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.49 : 1,308.80 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.49/1,308.80 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.49x = 1,308.80 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.49x = 292,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,163.98/872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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