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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,256.82 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,256.82 and 221.70 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,256.82 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,256.82 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,256.82 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 278,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,636.99/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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