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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,204.64 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,204.64 and 225.98 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,204.64 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,204.64 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,204.64 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 272,228.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,228.12/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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