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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.11, 1,326.15 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.11, 1,326.15 and 225.99 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.11 : 1,326.15 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.11/1,326.15 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.11x = 1,326.15 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.11x = 299,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,690.01/884.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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