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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.82, 1,256.70 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.82, 1,256.70 and 221.56 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.82 : 1,256.70 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.82/1,256.70 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.82x = 1,256.70 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.82x = 278,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,434.45/837.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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