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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,204.76 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,204.76 and 226 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,204.76 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,204.76 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,204.76 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 272,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,275.76/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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