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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.11, 1,203.20 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.11, 1,203.20 and 254.33 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.11 : 1,203.20 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.11/1,203.20 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.11x = 1,203.20 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.11x = 306,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,011.84/802.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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