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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,200.57 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,200.57 and 215.51 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,200.57 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,200.57 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,200.57 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 258,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,736.00/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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