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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,309.26 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,309.26 and 223.58 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,309.26 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,309.26 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,309.26 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 292,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,724.35/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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