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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.48, 1,205.05 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.48, 1,205.05 and 226.22 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.48 : 1,205.05 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.48/1,205.05 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.48x = 1,205.05 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.48x = 272,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,604.76/803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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