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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.91, 1,256.77 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.91, 1,256.77 and 221.67 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.91 : 1,256.77 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.91/1,256.77 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.91x = 1,256.77 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.91x = 278,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,581.92/837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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