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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,309.16 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,309.16 and 223.48 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,309.16 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,309.16 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,309.16 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 292,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,571.08/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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