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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.41, 1,257.52 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.41, 1,257.52 and 222.17 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.41 : 1,257.52 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.41/1,257.52 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.41x = 1,257.52 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.41x = 279,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,383.22/838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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