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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.72, 1,256.61 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.72, 1,256.61 and 221.43 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.72 : 1,256.61 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.72/1,256.61 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.72x = 1,256.61 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.72x = 278,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,251.15/837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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