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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.74, 1,255.00 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.74, 1,255.00 and 220.49 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.74 : 1,255.00 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.74/1,255.00 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.74x = 1,255.00 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.74x = 276,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,710.06/836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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