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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.45, 1,314.63 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.45, 1,314.63 and 227.19 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.45 : 1,314.63 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.45/1,314.63 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.45x = 1,314.63 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.45x = 298,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,670.79/876.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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