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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.25, 1,314.21 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.25, 1,314.21 and 226.94 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.25 : 1,314.21 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.25/1,314.21 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.25x = 1,314.21 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.25x = 298,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,246.82/876.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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