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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.69, 1,257.84 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.69, 1,257.84 and 222.35 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.69 : 1,257.84 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.69/1,257.84 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.69x = 1,257.84 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.69x = 279,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,674.43/838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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