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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,326.08 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,326.08 and 225.95 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,326.08 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,326.08 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,326.08 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 299,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,621.71/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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