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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,254.76 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,254.76 and 220.14 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,254.76 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,254.76 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,254.76 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 276,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,222.87/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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