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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.50, 1,254.76 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.50, 1,254.76 and 220.21 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.50 : 1,254.76 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.50/1,254.76 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.50x = 1,254.76 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.50x = 276,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,310.70/836.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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