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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.13, 1,258.76 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.13, 1,258.76 and 222.83 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.13 : 1,258.76 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.13/1,258.76 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.13x = 1,258.76 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.13x = 280,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,482.92/839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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