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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,257.83 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,257.83 and 222.37 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,257.83 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,257.83 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,257.83 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 279,701.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,701.07/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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