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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.29, 1,309.83 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.29, 1,309.83 and 223.97 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.29 : 1,309.83 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.29/1,309.83 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.29x = 1,309.83 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.29x = 293,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,356.08/873.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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