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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,313.96 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,313.96 and 226.68 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,313.96 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,313.96 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,313.96 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 297,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,848.45/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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