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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.39, 1,307.07 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.39, 1,307.07 and 222.12 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.39 : 1,307.07 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.39/1,307.07 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.39x = 1,307.07 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.39x = 290,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,326.39/871.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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