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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.45, 1,313.13 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.45, 1,313.13 and 226.19 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.45 : 1,313.13 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.45/1,313.13 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.45x = 1,313.13 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.45x = 297,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,016.87/875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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