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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.22, 1,309.80 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.22, 1,309.80 and 223.96 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.22 : 1,309.80 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.22/1,309.80 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.22x = 1,309.80 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.22x = 293,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,342.81/873.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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