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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.42, 1,307.14 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.42, 1,307.14 and 222.16 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.42 : 1,307.14 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.42/1,307.14 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.42x = 1,307.14 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.42x = 290,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,394.22/871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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