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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.63, 1,254.96 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.63, 1,254.96 and 220.34 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.63 : 1,254.96 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.63/1,254.96 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.63x = 1,254.96 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.63x = 276,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,517.01/836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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