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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.78, 1,309.22 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.78, 1,309.22 and 223.52 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.78 : 1,309.22 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.78/1,309.22 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.78x = 1,309.22 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.78x = 292,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,635.74/872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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