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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,204.94 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,204.94 and 226.13 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,204.94 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,204.94 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,204.94 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 272,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,467.62/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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