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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.17, 1,210.70 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.17, 1,210.70 and 222.15 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.17 : 1,210.70 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.17/1,210.70 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.17x = 1,210.70 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.17x = 268,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,957.01/807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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