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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.15, 1,204.75 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.15, 1,204.75 and 226.04 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.15 : 1,204.75 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.15/1,204.75 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.15x = 1,204.75 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.15x = 272,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,321.69/803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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