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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.57, 1,254.88 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.57, 1,254.88 and 220.34 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.57 : 1,254.88 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.57/1,254.88 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.57x = 1,254.88 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.57x = 276,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,494.54/836.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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