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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.80, 1,205.64 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.80, 1,205.64 and 226.64 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.80 : 1,205.64 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.80/1,205.64 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.80x = 1,205.64 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.80x = 273,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,246.25/803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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