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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.85, 1,258.12 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.85, 1,258.12 and 222.58 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.85 : 1,258.12 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.85/1,258.12 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.85x = 1,258.12 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.85x = 280,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,034.20/838.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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