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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.23, 1,204.84 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.23, 1,204.84 and 226.10 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.23 : 1,204.84 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.23/1,204.84 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.23x = 1,204.84 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.23x = 272,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,417.19/803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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