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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.39, 1,254.62 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.39, 1,254.62 and 220.12 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.39 : 1,254.62 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.39/1,254.62 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.39x = 1,254.62 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.39x = 276,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,164.37/836.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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