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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.34, 1,306.98 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.34, 1,306.98 and 222.06 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.34 : 1,306.98 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.34/1,306.98 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.34x = 1,306.98 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.34x = 290,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,227.98/871.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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