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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.29, 1,311.36 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.29, 1,311.36 and 225.02 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.29 : 1,311.36 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.29/1,311.36 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.29x = 1,311.36 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.29x = 295,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,075.67/874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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