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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,257.79 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,257.79 and 222.34 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,257.79 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,257.79 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,257.79 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 279,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,657.03/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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