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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.35, 1,205.04 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.35, 1,205.04 and 226.21 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.35 : 1,205.04 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.35/1,205.04 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.35x = 1,205.04 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.35x = 272,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,592.10/803.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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