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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.54, 1,313.34 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.54, 1,313.34 and 226.28 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.54 : 1,313.34 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.54/1,313.34 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.54x = 1,313.34 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.54x = 297,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,180.93/875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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