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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.69, 1,309.08 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.69, 1,309.08 and 223.41 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.69 : 1,309.08 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.69/1,309.08 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.69x = 1,309.08 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.69x = 292,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,461.56/872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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