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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.49, 1,313.33 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.49, 1,313.33 and 226.23 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.49 : 1,313.33 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.49/1,313.33 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.49x = 1,313.33 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.49x = 297,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,113.51/875.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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