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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.50, 1,308.74 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.50, 1,308.74 and 223.24 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.50 : 1,308.74 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.50/1,308.74 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.50x = 1,308.74 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.50x = 292,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,163.12/872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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