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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.17, 1,206.26 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.17, 1,206.26 and 227 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.17 : 1,206.26 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.17/1,206.26 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.17x = 1,206.26 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.17x = 273,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,821.02/804.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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