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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.07, 1,270.51 and 222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.07, 1,270.51 and 222.43 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.07 : 1,270.51 = 222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.07/1,270.51 = 222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.07x = 1,270.51 × 222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.07x = 282,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,599.54/847.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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