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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.73, 1,258.10 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.73, 1,258.10 and 222.52 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.73 : 1,258.10 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.73/1,258.10 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.73x = 1,258.10 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.73x = 279,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,952.41/838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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