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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.68, 1,309 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.68, 1,309 and 223.42 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.68 : 1,309 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.68/1,309 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.68x = 1,309 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.68x = 292,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,456.78/872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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