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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,314.10 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,314.10 and 226.80 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,314.10 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,314.10 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,314.10 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 298,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,037.88/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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