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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.47, 1,254.71 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.47, 1,254.71 and 220.23 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.47 : 1,254.71 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.47/1,254.71 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.47x = 1,254.71 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.47x = 276,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,325.33/836.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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