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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,204.87 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,204.87 and 255.22 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,204.87 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,204.87 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,204.87 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 307,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,500.90/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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