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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.03, 1,257.02 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.03, 1,257.02 and 221.74 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.03 : 1,257.02 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.03/1,257.02 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.03x = 1,257.02 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.03x = 278,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,731.61/838.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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