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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,206.09 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,206.09 and 226.96 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,206.09 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,206.09 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,206.09 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 273,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,734.19/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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