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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,310.72 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,310.72 and 224.52 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,310.72 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,310.72 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,310.72 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 294,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,282.85/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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