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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.49, 1,311.71 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.49, 1,311.71 and 225.23 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.49 : 1,311.71 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.49/1,311.71 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.49x = 1,311.71 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.49x = 295,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,428.76/874.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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