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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.93, 1,307.96 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.93, 1,307.96 and 222.66 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.93 : 1,307.96 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.93/1,307.96 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.93x = 1,307.96 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.93x = 291,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,230.93/871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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