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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.43, 1,254.56 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.43, 1,254.56 and 220.11 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.43 : 1,254.56 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.43/1,254.56 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.43x = 1,254.56 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.43x = 276,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,140.10/836.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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