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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,311.80 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,311.80 and 225.32 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,311.80 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,311.80 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,311.80 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 295,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,567.09/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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