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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875, 1,312.46 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875, 1,312.46 and 225.72 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875 : 1,312.46 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875/1,312.46 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875x = 1,312.46 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875x = 296,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,248.47/875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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