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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,314.69 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,314.69 and 227.22 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,314.69 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,314.69 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,314.69 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 298,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,723.86/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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