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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,307.92 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,307.92 and 222.67 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,307.92 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,307.92 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,307.92 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 291,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,240.35/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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