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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.38, 1,205.22 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.38, 1,205.22 and 255.50 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.38 : 1,205.22 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.38/1,205.22 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.38x = 1,205.22 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.38x = 307,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,933.71/803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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