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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.78, 1,312.22 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.78, 1,312.22 and 225.52 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.78 : 1,312.22 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.78/1,312.22 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.78x = 1,312.22 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.78x = 295,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,931.85/874.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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