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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.12, 1,258.58 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.12, 1,258.58 and 222.87 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.12 : 1,258.58 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.12/1,258.58 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.12x = 1,258.58 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.12x = 280,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,499.72/839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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