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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.52, 1,256.17 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.52, 1,256.17 and 221.27 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.52 : 1,256.17 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.52/1,256.17 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.52x = 1,256.17 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.52x = 277,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,952.74/837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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