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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.12, 1,308.17 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.12, 1,308.17 and 222.85 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.12 : 1,308.17 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.12/1,308.17 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.12x = 1,308.17 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.12x = 291,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,529.10/872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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