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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.36, 1,256 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.36, 1,256 and 221.06 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.36 : 1,256 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.36/1,256 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.36x = 1,256 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.36x = 277,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,651.36/837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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