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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.88, 1,309.32 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.88, 1,309.32 and 223.62 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.88 : 1,309.32 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.88/1,309.32 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.88x = 1,309.32 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.88x = 292,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,790.14/872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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