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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.02, 1,258.42 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.02, 1,258.42 and 222.77 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.02 : 1,258.42 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.02/1,258.42 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.02x = 1,258.42 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.02x = 280,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,338.22/839.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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