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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,308.96 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,308.96 and 223.44 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,308.96 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,308.96 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,308.96 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 292,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,474.02/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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