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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.63, 1,257.93 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.63, 1,257.93 and 222.32 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.63 : 1,257.93 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.63/1,257.93 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.63x = 1,257.93 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.63x = 279,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,656.71/838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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