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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.55, 1,313.35 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.55, 1,313.35 and 226.28 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.55 : 1,313.35 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.55/1,313.35 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.55x = 1,313.35 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.55x = 297,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,184.84/875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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