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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.51, 1,313.28 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.51, 1,313.28 and 226.23 is: 339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.51 : 1,313.28 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.51/1,313.28 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.51x = 1,313.28 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.51x = 297,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,103.33/875.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.35

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