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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,257.04 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,257.04 and 221.84 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,257.04 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,257.04 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,257.04 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 278,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,861.75/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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