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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.39, 1,204.94 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.39, 1,204.94 and 226.13 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.39 : 1,204.94 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.39/1,204.94 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.39x = 1,204.94 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.39x = 272,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,467.62/803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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