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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,313.52 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,313.52 and 226.44 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,313.52 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,313.52 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,313.52 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 297,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,433.47/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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