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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.73, 1,255.02 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.73, 1,255.02 and 220.44 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.73 : 1,255.02 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.73/1,255.02 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.73x = 1,255.02 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.73x = 276,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,656.61/836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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