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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.57, 1,307.31 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.57, 1,307.31 and 222.31 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.57 : 1,307.31 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.57/1,307.31 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.57x = 1,307.31 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.57x = 290,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,628.09/871.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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