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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.54, 1,307.30 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.54, 1,307.30 and 222.26 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.54 : 1,307.30 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.54/1,307.30 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.54x = 1,307.30 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.54x = 290,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,560.50/871.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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