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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.25, 1,309.96 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.25, 1,309.96 and 223.99 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.25 : 1,309.96 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.25/1,309.96 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.25x = 1,309.96 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.25x = 293,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,416.82/873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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