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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.78, 1,307.72 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.78, 1,307.72 and 222.52 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.78 : 1,307.72 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.78/1,307.72 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.78x = 1,307.72 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.78x = 290,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,992.74/871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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