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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.86, 1,315.36 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.86, 1,315.36 and 227.60 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.86 : 1,315.36 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.86/1,315.36 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.86x = 1,315.36 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.86x = 299,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,375.94/876.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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