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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,313.74 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,313.74 and 226.55 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,313.74 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,313.74 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,313.74 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 297,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,624.61/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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