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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.76, 1,310.64 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.76, 1,310.64 and 224.50 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.76 : 1,310.64 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.76/1,310.64 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.76x = 1,310.64 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.76x = 294,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,238.68/873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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