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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.01, 1,309.47 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.01, 1,309.47 and 223.72 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.01 : 1,309.47 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.01/1,309.47 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.01x = 1,309.47 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.01x = 292,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,954.63/873.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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