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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.35, 1,310.03 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.35, 1,310.03 and 224.09 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.35 : 1,310.03 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.35/1,310.03 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.35x = 1,310.03 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.35x = 293,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,562.71/873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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