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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.47, 1,311.72 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.47, 1,311.72 and 225.21 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.47 : 1,311.72 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.47/1,311.72 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.47x = 1,311.72 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.47x = 295,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,412.46/874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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