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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.48, 1,256.25 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.48, 1,256.25 and 221.25 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.48 : 1,256.25 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.48/1,256.25 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.48x = 1,256.25 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.48x = 277,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,950.85/837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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