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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,205.88 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,205.88 and 226.76 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,205.88 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,205.88 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,205.88 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 273,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,445.35/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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