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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,311.57 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,311.57 and 225.12 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,311.57 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,311.57 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,311.57 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 295,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,260.64/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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