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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,314.08 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,314.08 and 226.79 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,314.08 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,314.08 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,314.08 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 298,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,020.20/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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