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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.52, 1,311.78 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.52, 1,311.78 and 225.24 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.52 : 1,311.78 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.52/1,311.78 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.52x = 1,311.78 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.52x = 295,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,465.33/874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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