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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.47, 1,257.57 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.47, 1,257.57 and 222.18 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.47 : 1,257.57 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.47/1,257.57 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.47x = 1,257.57 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.47x = 279,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,406.90/838.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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