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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.80, 1,313.77 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.80, 1,313.77 and 226.53 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.80 : 1,313.77 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.80/1,313.77 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.80x = 1,313.77 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.80x = 297,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,608.32/875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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