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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.32, 1,205 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.32, 1,205 and 226.20 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.32 : 1,205 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.32/1,205 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.32x = 1,205 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.32x = 272,571
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,571/803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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