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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.37, 1,307.12 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.37, 1,307.12 and 222.10 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.37 : 1,307.12 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.37/1,307.12 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.37x = 1,307.12 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.37x = 290,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,306.97/871.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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