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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.14, 1,204.72 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.14, 1,204.72 and 226.02 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.14 : 1,204.72 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.14/1,204.72 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.14x = 1,204.72 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.14x = 272,290.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,290.81/803.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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