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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.77, 1,312.13 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.77, 1,312.13 and 225.50 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.77 : 1,312.13 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.77/1,312.13 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.77x = 1,312.13 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.77x = 295,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,877.63/874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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