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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.88, 1,307.71 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.88, 1,307.71 and 222.62 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.88 : 1,307.71 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.88/1,307.71 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.88x = 1,307.71 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.88x = 291,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,116.14/871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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