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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.50, 1,256.26 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.50, 1,256.26 and 221.20 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.50 : 1,256.26 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.50/1,256.26 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.50x = 1,256.26 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.50x = 277,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,884.71/837.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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