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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.39, 1,257.57 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.39, 1,257.57 and 222.10 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.39 : 1,257.57 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.39/1,257.57 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.39x = 1,257.57 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.39x = 279,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,306.30/838.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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