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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.23, 1,204.94 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.23, 1,204.94 and 255.22 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.23 : 1,204.94 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.23/1,204.94 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.23x = 1,204.94 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.23x = 307,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,517.49/803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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