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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.70, 1,307.48 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.70, 1,307.48 and 222.44 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.70 : 1,307.48 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.70/1,307.48 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.70x = 1,307.48 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.70x = 290,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,828.20/871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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