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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.26, 1,204.75 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.26, 1,204.75 and 226 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.26 : 1,204.75 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.26/1,204.75 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.26x = 1,204.75 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.26x = 272,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,273.50/803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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