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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.51, 1,308.78 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.51, 1,308.78 and 223.23 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.51 : 1,308.78 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.51/1,308.78 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.51x = 1,308.78 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.51x = 292,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,158.96/872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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