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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.75, 1,205.67 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.75, 1,205.67 and 226.67 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.75 : 1,205.67 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.75/1,205.67 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.75x = 1,205.67 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.75x = 273,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,289.22/803.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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